Can’t Sleep? 5 Simple Ways to Help You Beat Insomnia
By Dr. Serge Gregoire
Are you like thousands of people who canʼt
sleep? Or do you seem to have trouble get a full
night of restful sleep and you keep waking up in
the middle of the night? Here are some simple
tips and tricks to help you beat insomnia and get
the sleep you have been missing (1, 2, 3).
Insomnia Buster # 1:
Creating the Right Atmosphere
Being comfortable and free of distractions is
one of the first steps in securing a good nightʼs
sleep. Keeping your sleeping area cool, dark,
and as free from noise as possible will create
an environment conducive to sleep. Do not fall asleep
with the television or radio on either as it will only dis-
tract you and will likely wake you during the night.
Insomnia Buster # 2: Avoid Stimulates Before Bed
Many people know that drinking coffee before bed is
a big no no; however, they over look the caffeine that
can be found in other sources such as soda, some teas,
and chocolate. Often these items are not only loaded
with caffeine but contain tons of sugar as well. Avoid
these items and instead substitute decaffeinated and
low sugar alternatives.
Insomnia Buster # 3: Drink Your Tea
Some herbal teas, such as chamomile, can be a great
addition to your night time routine. Chamomile is a
natural way to help settle your nerves and to relax so
that you can peacefully drift off to sleep. And if tea is
not quite your thing, do not worry; they make great
supplements that you can take to get the effects of
chamomile for people who canʼt sleep but do not like
tea.
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Insomnia Buster # 4: Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a great, natural way to help you beat
those insomnia blues. Aromatherapy utilizes the scents
of natural oils to help you achieve the desired effect.
In this case, essential oils such as Lavender can help
to relax and prepare you for sleep. And there are so
many great ways to enjoy aromatherapy from bath oils
in a nice soothing bath, or wonderful sleeping mist
sprays that you can spray your sheets with before you
go to bed that surrounds you with the calming scent to
soothe you off to sleep. So if you canʼt sleep, try one of
these great aromatherapy products.
Insomnia Buster # 5: Eat a Balanced Diet
It might surprise you, but what you eat might be one
reason as to why you canʼt sleep. A poor diet can lead
to heart burn, indigestion, and a ton of other health
problems that can be getting a good nightʼs sleep diffi-
cult. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet will improve
your over all health which can help to eliminate some
of the pesky problems that keep you awake at night.
Sweet Dreams
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